{the last of my chocolate bone broth protein coffee drink:(}

I’ve figured out that I need a goal in order to keep myself motivated to stick to a healthy diet.

Hence, a Figure Competition.

My ultimate goal is to make that healthy diet a unconscious part of my life. I want it to be something I just do, like brushing my teeth or taking a shower. 

I’m not there yet. I still have to plan out every meal and weigh all my ingredients. I, for sure, will continue to do that throughout my prep. After my competition I may have to keep doing that for another year or ten. I don’t know if it will ever become second nature. I’ll probably have to set another goal. That’s fine.

The one thing I do know is that every time I’ve stopped tracking I’ve gained. But, I’m learning a lot more this time than I ever have before. I’m paying attention to every food I eat and how it affects me. 

I’ve learned that carbs are my friend. In fact, they’re an essential workout buddy. 

I’ve embraced breakfast and eat often enough during the day that I hardly ever get frantically (willpower destroying) hungry!

I’ve learned that too much of a calorie deficit can actually hinder fat loss progress and negatively mess with your metabolism.

It’s going to be this way for the rest of my life. Certain food and fitness habits may become second nature. But, as I age, I’ll always have to adapt. What works this year may not work next year. It’s an individual ongoing evolution!